Purge List Live-Action Film Starts Production, Targets 2027 Theatrical Debut
The historical action story follows a Joseon-era power broker and people caught in his political purges.
Production has begun on the live-action film adaptation of Jong-hoon Kim’s webtoon Purge List, with a theatrical release scheduled for 2027.
The live-action adaptation of the webtoon Purge List has begun production. Korean news outlet YTN reported on November 5 that the film will open in theaters in 2027.
The historical action film follows ruthless Joseon-era political power broker Myeong-hoe Han and the people whose lives become entangled with his political purges.
The lead cast includes:
- Woo-sung Jung as Myeong-hoe Han.
- Sung-il Jung as Banseok, the leader of a secret organization opposing Han.
- Ha-joon Wi as Prince Suyang, who seeks to claim the throne.
Chang-seok Go plays general Jong-seo Kim. Members of the Six Martyred Ministers will be played by:
- Ji-hwan Park
- Daniel Choi
- Sung-wook Lee
Other supporting cast members include:
- Gwi-hwa Choi
- Bok-rae Jo
- Bong-sik Hyun
- Yoon-sik Baek
- Moo-sung Choi
Jong-hoon Kim’s original webtoon gained attention after winning the grand prize at the inaugural Daum Online Comics Contest.
It ran on Kakao Webtoon between 2014 and 2015 and has recorded 120 million cumulative views on the platform. An official English version is currently unavailable.
